Draft Misc - Football Wiretap
Stafford Impresses In Workout With Lions
Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford performed well during a private workout with the Lions on Tuesday morning.
Detroit asked him to perform in drills as well as demonstrate his ability to diagram plays.
'Beanie' Wells Scheduled To Visit Ravens
Ohio State running back Chris "Beanie" Wells is scheduled to meet with the Ravens on Tuesday.
Wells is also rumored to have meetings set up with the Seahawks, Chargers, Cardinals, Bengals and the Broncos.
49ers To Meet With Crabtree, Oher And Raji?
The 49ers are expected to meet with a number of prospects prior to next month's NFL Draft, including wide receiver Michael Crabtree, offensive tackle Michael Oher and defensive tackle B.J. Raji.
Bengals To Host WR Jeremy Maclin
The Bengals are scheduled to host Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin April 2-3, and reports indicate that there is a very good chance they could select him on draft day.
Cincinnati owns the sixth overall selection in the 2009 draft.
Chiefs Draft Choice Will Depend On Lions
The Chiefs are hoping that the Lions will take quarterback Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick, allowing them to have their pick of defensive players.
St. Louis has the second overall pick, and are expected to select a tackle after releasing veteran Orlando Pace.
"Certainly the tackle spot we've got to address," St. Louis coach Steve Spagnuolo said last week. "You've got to build with the linemen first. Offensively and defensively. To me, that's always a focus."
WR Nicks Works Out For Dolphins
North Carolina wide receiver Hakeem Nicks reportedly worked out for Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano and executive Bill Parcells on Saturday morning.
Nicks is considered one of the top receivers in April's NFL Draft, and a candidate to be selected by Miami with the 25th overall pick.
LB Cushing A Perfect Fit For Patriots?
Many feel as though USC linebacker Brian Cushing is a perfect fit for the Patriots because of his versatility.
Cushing played both linebacker and defensive end for USC during his career, and New England's Bill Belichick prefers players that he can plug in multiple holes.
Source: Raji Has Several Visits Upcoming
Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji has multiple visits upcoming, according to a source.
Raji is expected to be a high first-round pick in next month's NFL Draft.
He will reportedly visit with the Jets, Buccaneers, Broncos, 49ers and Jaguars.
Source: OSU's Wells To Visit Several Teams
Ohio State running back Chris "Beanie" Wells is scheduled to meet with multiple NFL teams in the coming weeks, according to a source.
The Broncos, Bengals, Cardinals, Chargers and Seahawks are among the teams he will reportedly visit.
Rob Myers Drawing Comparisons To Cooley
Utah State tight end Rob Myers has been drawing comparisons to Washington's Chris Cooley.
Myers missed the entire 2008 season due to injury, but was still invited to the NFL combine where he ran 4.63 and 4.58 in the 40.
Patriots Plan To Workout Safety Prospects
With Rodney Harrison's status unclear, the Patriots plan to host three promising safety prospects on predraft visits to Gillette Stadium.
Chiefs Show Interest In LB Aaron Curry
The Chiefs, who have the third overall pick in next month's NFL Draft, have scheduled a private workout with Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry for the end of next week.
Jets Like Brandon Pettigrew At 17
The Jets own the 17th overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft and are interested in Oklahoma State tight end Brandon Pettigrew.
Cowboys Looking For Wildcat QB In Draft
Jerry Jones wants the Cowboys to run the Wildcat formation in 2009.
Eagles Could Move Up Into Top 5?
The Eagles have two first round picks for the first time in sixteen years, and believe that there is a lot they can accomplish with their 12 overall picks.
Total Of 32 Compensatory Picks Handed Out
A total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2009 NFL Draft were awarded to 16 teams on Monday, including four each to Cincinnati and Tennessee.
Stafford Scored 38 On Wonderlic Test
Georgia's Matthew Stafford set himself apart from the remainder of this year's quarterback class by scoring a 38 on the infamous Wonderlic test.
Tight End Cook Interviewed With 22 Teams
South Carolina tight end Jared Cook told Scout.com that he had 22 formal interviews with NFL teams at the NFL Combine.
Chargers Schedule Private Workout With Moreno
The Chargers own the 16th overall pick in the draft.
Tennessee DE Ayers Visits With Bills
Tennessee defensive end Robert Ayers is currently in Buffalo working out for the Bills, according to Scout.com.
Bengals Considering Beanie Wells?
The Bengals have the sixth overall pick in next month's NFL Draft and are taking a look at Ohio State running back Chris "Beanie" Wells.
Josh Freeman's Draft Stock Is Improving
A number of teams are showing interest in Kansas State's Josh Freeman, the most physically-gifted quarterback in this year's NFL Draft.
Could Giants Move Up In Draft?
If the Giants are serious about drafting an elite receiver in next month's NFL Draft, they'll have to trade up into at least the middle of the draft order.
Dallas Has No Pressing Need To Draft A Wide Receiver
Jerry Jones said on Thursday that the Cowboys have no pressing need to select a wide receiver in April's draft.
Lions Set To Meet With Aaron Curry
The Lions will bring in Aaron Curry on Saturday and also brought in Georgia quarterback Matt Stafford and Baylor offensive tackle Jason Smith this week.
Schwartz: Still No Draft Pick Decision For Lions
Lions coach Jim Schwartz says that the team isn't close to making a decision on who to take with the first overall pick in next month's NFL Draft.
2009 NFL Draft Big Board: Running Backs
This year's crop of running backs isn't going to dominate the top half of the first round, but look for them to fly off the board in the second.
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Steelers Interested In CB Alphonso Smith?
Having lost Antonio Smith to the Cardinals, the Steelers will reportedly take a long look at Wake Forest cornerback Alphonso Smith in next month's NFL Draft.
Jason Smith Meets With Lions
Baylor offensive tackle Jason Smith visited with the Lions on Monday as they continue to search for the right player to use the top overall pick on.
Sanchez To Work Out For Jets, Colts
USC quarterback Mark Sanchez will reportedly have workouts with the Jets and Colts prior to his Pro Day on April 1.